Reviews of Watermelon Park

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Aug 2010 -
$35.00

The river was beautiful. Mike was great. Staff was friendly. The tubing was AWESOME. The campsites were the biggest I've ever seen. Nice, wide, more than enough room. We arrived on a Thursday and left on Sunday and also had some tent people meeting us there. For us, the stay was nice. For the tent people not so great due to the bath houses being completely disgusting. You also have to bring quarters with you to use the showers which the website doesn't disclose. A certain nationality of people showed up Friday night, by the hundreds. Things went downhill from there. They were loud, dirty and I think the bath house situation was because of them. They played loud music, left their trash everywhere, sped through the campground. Border patrol was all over the place and cops frequented the campsite over the weekend. On Sunday, they all packed up and left. They left garbage EVERYWHERE. I felt so bad for the owners to have to clean up such a mess. This is such a beautiful place to camp. I hope the owners can figure out a way to deter the illegals (I'm assuming illegal with so much border patrol officers around). - Leslie C.

Jun 2010 -
$8.00

Don't trust these people, this used to be a great campground that our group stayed at for several years in a row. USED to be friendly and worked well with us. We always came with a group of 20-100 people. Then things started going downhill. A bad element of people started coming in, in spite of complaints by us for a couple of years in a row of campers from other sites/groups coming into our reserved areas disrupting our functions and items coming up missing nothing was done by management to curb it. Although management lives right across the road, once they are gone for the day that's it, you're on your own. The last straw was when we made our usual reservation at our usual group rate, something happened and the lady that used to handle our reservations was no longer there. ONE WEEK prior to our event we were told that neither the space we had reserved nor the rate we were promised would be honored. They doubled the price, we did get our space back, but not without a lot of hassle. This same thing happened to another sister group earlier. We won't be back. - luvmyhp

Oct 2008 -
$30.00

I read the reviews here, and decided to take a chance. Here's what we found: This park is relatively far from a main route. Getting there requires navigating a windy, hilly road for a few miles from RT 340. We had no trouble, but this campground is not close enough to I-81 to be useful to folks moving through. We arrived after dark to find the gate manned. We paid and were told to pick a site. Because it was dark, it was very hard to see where the sites were. Even during the day, it is hard to see where the sites are. Some of the marked sites have broken electric. We set up and found it was difficult to level the RV, given the sloping nature of the grass. If you plan on staying here, you should know that the sites along the river are nice, but lack electricity and tend to attract noisy groups. There was no effort to quiet down the loud music on Friday night. Bottom Line: This is a chill-out park that would be great for a few days in an RV. This is not the best park for thru-travelers due to the distance from the main roads. There are no facilities other than a dump station and water/electric. - outsid4evr

Reviews of Candy Hill Campground

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Nov 2017 -
$40.00

We stayed here for the first time on our way southbound on I-81, just for the night. We had a nice level pull-through site on an concrete pad. Some other reviewers complained about highway noise from Route 37. Maybe in spring, early summer with windows open, but if you are running AC or furnace, I don't think it's an issue. We had on the TV and furnace and didn't hear a thing. Even with TV off, slept the night just fine. Loved that after hours on the road, we could order food from local Pizza/Italian restaurant and they delivered right to our camper!

We had reservations, but the night we arrived they were closing early, so we kept them updated on our progress. Got in just under the wire and they were waiting for us. Check-in was easy. Definitely will stay here again when heading up or down I-81. Nice campground store as well. - LibraryMom

Nov 2017 -
$47.00

Called an hour away to see if a site was available. Received good directions. Tho it is 3 miles off I-81, rt.37 circles back to 81 so no need to backtrack when leaving. Great, friendly customer service, and we were led to our site which is much appreciated. We are just passing thru, and serves our needs completely. - p2w

Oct 2017 -
$50.00

This cg is right off a main artery (522, I think) and can be quite noisy. But it is convenient to I-80. Firewood can be purchased by the small bundle or wagon load. We bought the wagon load. What was delivered was not anywhere near the quality of the display load but it burned okay and we had fun. Our site was far from the main road and very nice. Office people are hit and miss for friendliness and helpfulness. Yard workers all seemed to like their jobs. Easy in and out and the cg roads are easy to navigate. Will stay again. - FT Travelers3

Reviews of Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

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6

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Nov 2017 -
$45.00

We booked two sites online for our favorite area of the campground that is wooded. When we checked in we were told that part of the campground is closed for the season so we were assigned sites in an open area with many other campers who were there for the Thanksgiving holiday. It was like a parking lot. Cable TV and wifi reception were poor. Rate shown reflects a "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" campground deal. We would have been even more disappointed if we paid the full rate for sites we didn't want. - ms5002h

Oct 2017 -
$70.00

This KOA was chosen for its location close to Harper's Ferry. It is a typical KOA with very tight sites. Interior roads in the camping loop were very tight. Utilities were easy to access. There were numerous OTA television channels. Verizon and Sprint coverage was very limited. The fenced dog park was large and shaded. The fire ring sits directly on the grass and there were 2 previous sites uncleaned of scraps and abut 2 inches below grade. The park was very crowded due to Halloween special events. - bbmidwife

Oct 2017 -
$54.00

This park is very large but as others have said the sites are small, on hills, and the roads are tight. Lots of activities for kids. Used the bathroom once and did not return, it was filthy. Back side of campground has full timers. We were in the big rig area and had no trees at all which would be tough in the summer. This is another campground where the sewer connection is about 8 inches above the ground making it hard to dump. We had a wifi repeater right next to us but wifi was still slow. Cable was snowy most of the time. For the price we expected better. Probably would stay elsewhere next time. - John Borajkiewicz

Reviews of Poe's Southfork Campground

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9

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Jul 2017 -
$35.00

Nice, basic campground on the bank of the Shenandoah river. There are a few sites that will accommodate RVs over 40 feet. We use a Dish Tailgater and had no problem finding two satellites. (Roof mounted satellite probably would not work.) We would definitely stay again. - davedopp

Sep 2014 -
$35.00

This is a very plain Jane park with only a few sites that all back to the river. Pads are gravel, barely. We arrived in the early afternoon to find no one at the office. We asked someone that was a seasonal camper and he had no idea what we should do. The signage said to call a number and not to pull into a site. We called and two hours later still no return call. We went ahead and picked a site, anyway. Finally someone, not the manager, came by and took our payment although we could not use our credit card as was stated on the web site. The water was also very brown even after running the water for a minute after hooking up. We only stayed overnight although we had planned on a 3 night stay. - HRambler

Sep 2012 -
$35.00

Maybe just the first 6 sites have 50amp service. The rest are 30amp with some sewer hookups. All have water and all back up on a bank on the Shenandoah River. There is a boat ramp and apparently deep water with a little current that had me concerned about launching a kayak. We had to use 2x6's under the front tires to level and the soft ground absorbed about half of the boards under the jacks of our diesel pusher. The WiFi was strong and fairly fast. About half the sites seem to be seasonal. - Juandering

Reviews of Nahkeeta Campsite

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7

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Oct 2017 -
$35.00

Price was right for what they offered, which was FHU, no WiFi or other amenities. Close to Harper's Ferry WV, which was our sole reason for being here. Owner was very nice, site was large but not level. - mdjr

Oct 2017 -
$35.00

We needed a place for one night on our way to Florida. Nahkeeta provided us with a basic pull through site, but there is not much to recommend it. There was significant road noise. The 50 amp service kept tripping our surge guard. We probably would not stay here again. - Dave51

Jul 2017 -
$35.00

This campground is basically an open field, but a very nice open field at that. Sites were grassy but on a slight slope. Roads were gravel. There are no bathrooms, picnic tables or fire rings. It is a no-frills kind of place, good for an overnight stay but not all that convenient being 4 miles or so from Interstate 81. I did appreciate the spacious, open sites and the price is right. - The 3 Blands

Reviews of North Fork Resort

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7

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Oct 2017 -
$5.00

Stayed here a week in our motor home. Stayed in site 160, full hookups with 50 amp. (Fee paid over our Coast to Coast for 50 amp Service.) Our site backed up to the river and was very peaceful. Paved roads and gravel sites. Convenient to shopping and restaurants. - Dedra C

Sep 2017 -
$22.00

This is not what I call a resort, more of a campground. Has amenities, none which were active since this was after Labor Day. Sites where they wanted to put us were either already occupied or the drop off to unhook or hookup is extreme. Other areas were wooded with a bunch of trees or were too short for our unit. Seems to be located on the side of a mtn, so getting in, out and around the campground was a pain and the roads through area A are quite tedious. The only more level sites seemed to be at the very bottom of the mtn along the river area where most are permanent or have no sewer. The nicer sites up by where you come in to this campground are reserved for local contractors, even though they were not all full, we were not allowed to park our unit there for the one night stay. Took about 45 minutes to find a place we could safely fit our unit & rig. I called around lunch on the day we were to arrive to make a reservation and was told yes they could accommodate us, just come to the security booth and they would fond us a spot. Did not want our info or anything. Seemed like they just wanted to get off the phone. Was very disappointed in the whole mess. The poor girl in the security booth once we arrived was very nice and did try hard to help us, and didn't have a way of knowing that the sites that showed open were occupied. Someone other than her were not on top of their job. - Nitwitt100

Aug 2017 -
$24.00

This is an older campground and 400 or more sites on several levels going down the mountain. There is some sort of ownership organization. The week I was here seemed empty until the weekend. Many units appear to be here seasonal or longer. Some are very dirty looking which takes away from the word "resort". I was lucky to get a back-in site right on the river! Very nice. I had no problem backing in or leveling my unit. No cable TV; got an ABC and CBS station with several others using my antenna. Wi-Fi was poor. Showers were aged but clean. I used the laundry facilities; $2 for a washer and $2 for the dryer. - RVingMe

Reviews of Lazy-A Campground

Out of the way - 9 miles off I-81. Very quiet at this time of year. Friendly, small town privately owned park. Appear to be developing to family focused group camps. Converted farmland. - pwaygood

Jun 2016 -
$35.00

We were the only campers in this gem overnight stay. The campsites are in a huge grassy field with water and electricity hook-ups. Dump and dumpster at the entrance. We spent part of our evening under a covered patio type protection attached to a huge old (1800) barn, because of a tornado alert and then a thunderstorm alert. We were able to pull our Class B RV in under shelter in case of hail (there was none, but a huge rain).

The showers have plush carpets in front of the stalls. Spotless washrooms. And the campground is on a creek. - skidiver

Jun 2015 -
$36.00

This is a very hard campground to rate. It is very rustic and beautiful, however the interior roads are minimal and the majority of the sites are grass only, without any stone. We were concerned that we would not be able to get our motor home out without getting stuck if it rained. They have three full hookups sites that are basically in a circle with PVC pipe cobbled together to one sewer hole. On the up side, the water pressure was good and the 50 amp electric reliable. The owners were friendly and helpful. We were visiting friends who live in the area and this was the closest option near their home. Due to the size and weight of our 40 foot motor home, we would probably try another campground further away if visiting the area again. - D&K

Reviews of Battle of Cedar Creek Campground

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4

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May 2017 -
$30.00

Very basic campground and suitable for an overnight but not one we would choose for an extended stay. Manager was very helpful and friendly, W/E 50amp pull through site was basically level. Park was occupied by many permanent rigs. Easy on/off the interstate. We would return in the future but only for 1 night. - Bob & Stephanie

Sep 2014 -
$35.00

No one answered the phone and no sign of owners or management, but did speak to a cleaning lady who couldn't assist In any way. Roads rutted, causing tow vehicle to drag. Had to drive over fire pit to get into/out of site. Lots of long term campers in the park. Has LOTS so potential but looks like owners may have given up. Don't know how it's rating manages to be so high. But! Convenient to I-81 for overnighting on the north-south migration route. Smaller rigs would be much happier here. We are 65' with tow vehicle. - VRoss716

Aug 2012 -
$35.00

This is a very basic campground. It may be a little over-priced for what you get, but this is a very expensive area. The owner is working hard to make it a success. While it is convenient for an I-81 stop-over, there are too many permanent residents and leveling is almost impossible. - larriin

Reviews of The Cove

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Nov 2016 -
$60.00

Go in with the right expectations, this is NOT an RV park. They have fixed up the road going in but it is at least a mile or more of a rough gravel road. We camped closer to the "off season", the site we had was unlevel, difficult to get our fifth wheel level. There is shared water, fortunately there was no one else on the next site so we could stay hooked up to the water. No sewer or sewer dump. The previous patrons had moved the stone fire ring and picnic table, we had to move both (the fire ring stone by stone) in order to get our camper placed along the hook ups. There is no cell phone service. This is more of a "natural outdoorsy" campground. There were some nice amenities. We went for the ATV trails. However, it was expensive compared to other trail systems. There are a variety of trails, from super rocks to climbs to mud. Jeep trails too. They have a large pond that you can kayak, canoe, swim. Lots of room to walk around and explore. I had read reviews that the staff was rude. We experienced very pleasant and helpful staff. This would be a great place for tent camping, unsure if there are showers and actual flushable bathrooms though. Definitely a country feel and nice escape from people. - WVSunshine

Jun 2016 -
$44.00

I wasn't sure what to expect when I made a 2 night reservation at The Cove. I had read mixed reviews And my nephew and my girlfriend, who both accompanied me on this trip, were not that impressed. However, I saw a diamond in the rough here. Below are my pros and cons:

Pros- Sportsman's Paradise. If you shoot, fish, ATV, hike, jeep or snow tube, this place is for you. Pristine settings between 2 mountain ranges with crystal clear lakes and ponds. Close to Tuscarora/Great Eastern Trail.

Cons- Our site wasn't quite level. The water spigots are shared. The entrance road is not for the faint of heart or those who are very fussy about their vehicle.

So being an outdoorsman I really liked this campground and may return some day. - User3064

May 2010 -
$40.00

Our favorite park by far. In the mountains, out of the way and "rustic". Staff are very friendly and helpful and not there to deny anyone a good time that aren't bothering others. We stayed TWICE this summer! - Jdawg and G unit

Reviews of Brunswick Family Campground

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Aug 2017 -
$50.00

Streets through town to get to park are very narrow. After you cross railroad tracks, be ready for a really dusty potholed road to campground. Check in was weird - we were given orange bands to display so staff could know we weren't "squatters". Finally got to "campsite" to find electrical and water hookups were at least 50 feet away. Campsite was on the edge of potential water hole if it rained any at all. Tried to get a refund as we decided we were NOT going to stay. Were told refunds had to be approved through general manager at main off-site office. Called and of course he had just left office for the day. We left to find something else. Refund was finally approved 3 days later. All we can really say is: JUST DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT GOING HERE unless you see it first. Best thing that can be said is that the campground is on the Potomac River. - gwvwadc

Apr 2017 -
$50.00

My husband and I had planned to stay here for our first overnight stay in our new 26' TT. The drive to the campground was the first issue we ran across. The roads through town to get to the campground were very narrow and it was hard to make turns at stop lights without running up over curbs. Once we got through town and over the railroad tracks, we went down a very narrow gravel road, pass the sewage treatment plant and arrived at the campground entrance. I will say the lot we attempted to setup at had a very nice view overlooking the river. However, it was an extremely unlevel lot and we did not have very good success trying to setup the camper. After ruining one of our stabilizer jacks, we decided to pack up and go down the road to a different campground. - HappyCampers508

Oct 2016 -
$40.00

The road to the campground is narrow as everyone has said. The sites are on grass, very little shade. Some are pull through & some are back ins. The utility pole is far but if we pulled up, we'd be too close to the road. The road inside campground is very bumpy. Only one bathhouse, not convenient for everyone. Port a potties around though. The sites are long but neighbors are close by. Fire rings & picnic table. Playground & volleyball net. Hiking, biking trails. OTA TV local channels. Dump site use inconvenient. - jcpjane